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circulatory and respiratory system Flashcards

1
Q

what is the function of the cardiovascular system

A

to carry nutrients to the cell and wastes away from the cell

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2
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what is the function of the red blood cells

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to carry oxygen to the cells

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3
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what is the function of the white blood cells

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to fight infection

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4
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what is the function of the platelets

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to clot the blood

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5
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what are the collecting chambers of the heart called

A

atria (atrium)

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6
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what are the pumping chambers of the heart called

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ventricles

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7
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doctors will install a _____________ to help regulate heartrate

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pacemaker

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8
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why does your heart beat faster when you exercise

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to meet the increase oxygen demand

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9
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what blood vessels carry blood to the heart

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veins

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10
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what blood vessels carry blood away from the heart

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arteries

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11
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name the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood

A

pulmonary artery

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12
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nate the only vein in the body that carries oxygenated blood

A

pulmonary vein

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13
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name the vessels where gases are exchanged

A

capillaries

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14
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why is exercise good for the cardiovascular system

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strengthens the heart

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15
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what is the role of the respiratory system

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to bring in oxygen and rid the body of carbon dioxide

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16
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what is the function of the nose

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filter, warm and moisten the air

17
Q

name the flap of tissue that covers the trachea

A

epiglottis

18
Q

what is another name for windpipe

A

trachea

19
Q

what structure contains the vocal cords

A

larynx

20
Q

name the tiny airsacs where gases are exchanged in the lungs

A

alveoli

21
Q

each alveolus is surrounded by ___-

A

capillaries

22
Q

name the chamber that collects flood from the body

A

right atria

23
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name the chamber that pumps blood to the lungs

A

right ventricle

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